October 2025

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From the Ground Up: The AT’s Overlooked History

By Meg Drennan • October 4, 2025
From the Ground Up: The AT’s Overlooked History By Meg Drennan

President's Logbook

By Jim Fetig • October 4, 2025
President's Logbook By Jim Fetig

The Summer Heat Breaks, Hoodlums Near Record Turnout

By Tom Moran, Michael Gergely, and Tom Troutman • October 4, 2025
The Summer Heat Breaks, Hoodlums Near Record Turnout B y Tom Moran, Michael Gergely, and Tom Troutman

Biby Trail - Path to the Tuscarora

By Dan and Ellen Feer • October 4, 2025
Biby Trail - Path to the Tuscarora By Dan and Ellen Feer

Ski Fair

By Dick Simmons • October 4, 2025
Ski Fair November 1, 2025 @ PATC Headquarters

2025 AT Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

By Jim Foster • October 4, 2025
2025 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Inductees Announced By Jim Foster

Old Rag Cabin

By Jess LaPolla • October 4, 2025
Old Rag Cabin By Jess LaPolla

"What On Earth?"

By Ray Barbehenn • October 4, 2025
"What on Earth?" Article by Ray Barbehenn. Photos by Andy Wolfe, Ray Barbehenn, and David Cox.

What's that Flower?

By Richard Stromberg • October 4, 2025
What's that Flower? By Richard Stromberg

Keep Calm and Read

By Wayne Limberg • October 4, 2025
Keep Calm and Read On: Think Small By Wayne Limberg

Hikes in the Washington Region

By Alan Kahan • October 4, 2025
Hikes in the Washington Region Part B: Northern Virginia Sixth Edition, 2025 By Alan Kahan

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